Speaking in Code

Everything changes when you get lost in music.

Shot in 11 cities and 5 countries, Speaking in Code provides a glimpse into the world of electronic dance music through the eyes of Modeselektor, the Wighnomy Brothers, Philip Sherburne, Monolake and David Day. Director Amy Grill documents their successes and failures over a three-year period.

2009

1h 29min

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Philip Sherburne
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Tobias Thomas
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